Crelate vs Loxo (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Crelate does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Loxo
3.8 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are HR & Recruiting AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Crelate	Loxo
Our rating	3.8	4.3Better
Starts at	Not listed	$149/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	HR & Recruiting AI	HR & Recruiting AI
Plans	See pricing	From $149/mo
Key features	ATS and recruiting CRM in a single system AI-powered candidate discovery and insights Business development and outreach alongside sourcing Onboarding with federal and state compliance forms Modular capabilities sized to the agency	AI agents for data cleanup, longlists, shortlists and submittals Natural-language candidate search with AI recommendations AI Notetaker that syncs interview notes Job Description Agent that builds a skills profile Loxo Outreach GPT and Loxo MCP server
Pros	Built for agencies, where business development matters as much as candidates Modular, so a small agency is not forced into a full suite Compliance forms and onboarding included rather than a separate purchase	Whole recruiting workflow in one platform AI credits pool across the team A free start and a demo are offered before choosing a plan
Cons	No public pricing Agency-shaped, so less natural for internal talent teams Modularity means the full capability set costs meaningfully more	Core starts at $149 per user a month, high for solo recruiters AI agent usage draws on a monthly credit allowance Talent graph and growth figures are the company's own
Company	Crelate, founded 2012	Loxo

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261012. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Crelate better than Loxo?

In our reviews Crelate scores 3.8 and Loxo scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Crelate: Modular recruiting platform for staffing agencies - ATS and CRM together, with AI candidate discovery, plus onboarding and compliance forms. Loxo: Recruiting platform that combines ATS, CRM, sourcing and outreach with AI agents for data cleanup, longlists and shortlists, candidate submittals and job descriptions, plus natural-language candidate search.

Which is cheaper, Crelate or Loxo?

Crelate: see pricing. Loxo: from $149/mo.

Do Crelate and Loxo have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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